Name for a certain type of wine bar where wine produced by the owner is served or allowed to be served at certain times. The name comes from the "bush" of green branches above the entrance gate, which indicates that the pub is open. In Germany, it is also known as Straußwirtschaft, Besenwirtschaft or Heckenwirtschaft. In Austria, especially in the capital Vienna, these establishments are usually referred to by the term Heuriger, which is only used here.

Charlemagne (742-814) is said to have issued the regulations for the operation of such wine taverns, but no documentary evidence is known. Typical of such taverns is the mostly rustic interior, a selection of simple, hearty dishes and, above all, the cosy, often informal atmosphere.
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